Merger control

Preliminary merger control assessment: jurisdictional assessment to determine whether a proposed merger, acquisition or joint venture will require clearance from the Office for Competition; and substantive assessment to evaluate potential competition risks.

Merger filings: preparation of the Concentration Notification Form and related documents, preliminary meetings with the Office for Competition, and ongoing support to obtain competition clearance.

Advice on merger control requirements in other jurisdictions.

Competition due diligence

Review of target/merging companies’ main commercial agreements to identify whether there are any competition risks relating to the enforceability of agreements, exposure to enforcement action and third party damages claims.